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Hammered Copper

#834831

RGB 131, 72, 49 · HSL 17°, 46%, 35% · CMYK 0, 45, 63, 49

Hammered Copper is #834831 in HEX — rgb(131, 72, 49), hsl(17°, 46%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 63%, 49%).

Hammered Copper pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 46%, 35%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#834831

RGB131, 72, 49

HSL17°, 46%, 35%

HSV17°, 63%, 51%

CMYK0, 45, 63, 49

Decimal8603697

CSS RGBrgb(131, 72, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 46%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Earthly 2173-10

ΔE 1.8 · #814632

Dulux

Pookie Bear S08D9

ΔE 1.9 · #81442F

Vista Paint

Old Brick K-1080

ΔE 2.5 · #8A4E37

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 2.8 · #8A4C38

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 2.8 · #864633

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 3.1 · #8C4D35

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 4 · #894C3B

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 4.7 · #8D5033

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 4.8 · #8F4C3A

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 5.1 · #763C28

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 5.5 · #8E5335

Sherwin-Williams

Sierra Redwood SW7598

ΔE 5.6 · #924E3C

Behr

Florence Brown 230F-7

ΔE 5.7 · #74412D

Valspar

Autumn Russet 2009-6

ΔE 6.4 · #945642

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 11.1 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14.5 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#834831

#306B82

Analogous

#823042

#834831

#827130

Triadic

#834831

#308247

#473082

Split-Complementary

#834831

#308271

#304282

Tetradic

#834831

#428230

#306B82

#713082

Monochromatic

#130A07

#4A291C

#834831

#BA6645

#CF947D

Rectangle

#834831

#6B8230

#306B82

#473082

Compound

#834831

#827130

#306B82

#304282

Variations

Lighter

#B36242

#C28B75

#D8BDB2

Darker

#6A3825

#4A2618

#2C160D

Saturation

#66544D

#824730

#9A3D18

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.15:1

AAA

vs Black

2.94:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#834831

#68602F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#834831

#565635

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#834831

#82474C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hammered Copper reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#A26340

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#834831

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#8F6864

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2E596A

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #834831;

CSS — background

background-color: #834831;

CSS Variable

--color-hammered-copper: #834831;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hammered-copper': '#834831' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#834831] text-[#834831]

SCSS

$hammered-copper: #834831;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #834831?

#834831 is Hammered Copper, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #834831 warm or cool?

Hammered Copper reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Hammered Copper?

Hammered Copper works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Hammered Copper?

Hammered Copper pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Hammered Copper?

You can download Hammered Copper on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Hammered Copper?

The hex code is #834831. In RGB it's 131, 72, 49, and in HSL it's 17°, 46%, 35%.

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